CHAMPIONSHIPS MANUAL

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1 2014 USATF NATIONAL JUNIOR OLYMPIC TRACK & FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS Turner Stadium 1601 S Wilson Road Humble, TX CHAMPIONSHIPS MANUAL

2 WELCOME TO HOUSTON The 48 th USATF National Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships will be held at Turner Stadium in Humble, Texas. Many of today s Olympic stars began their track and field careers competing in the USATF National Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships. Over 10,000 athletes are expected to converge on Houston, Texas for the USATF National Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships. Entry for this championship is based on athlete performances at Preliminary, Association and Regional levels of the 2014 USATF Junior Olympic Program. Competition takes place in six (6) two-year age divisions, with athletes generally falling between the ages of 7 and 18. With a seating capacity of 11,500, Turner Stadium is an ideal sporting facility for elite competition. From the quality of the track surface to the stadium s state-of-the-art scoreboard, this facility is top-notch. America s next generation of track and field stars will be competing throughout the summer and will take center stage at the National Championships in Houston. USATF, the Harris County-Houston Sports Authority, and the USATF Gulf Association hope you will all join us in the excitement! TICKET INFORMATION Multi-Session Passes Daily Admission day 2-day General Admission $10 $45 $18 Children age 8 & under free **Absolutely no refunds or exchanges of admission credentials** Coaches with a valid 2014 USA Track & Field membership who complete and pass the Youth Club Criminal Backg Check by July 1, 2014 will be provided with complimentary wristbands for admission only. Proper identification must be shown in order to receive the admission wristband, available at packet pick-up. Facility Information Prohibited items include glass bottles, alcohol, grills or portable cooking units, pets/animals and weapons. Turner Stadium and its suring campus is a non-smoking area. Coolers - Only personal-sized coolers are permitted within the facility. No coolers larger than 50 quarts will be allowed into the stadium, but will be permitted in the Tent City area (see facility map). Tents - To ensure the safety of spectators and athletes alike, tents are allowed in the designated Tent City area only, and are NOT allowed into the stadium. This includes the stadium seats, bleachers, or walkways. Sitting or blocking the walkways underneath the bleachers will not be permitted. *Only individuals with an appropriate credential will be allowed on the track and infield. This rule will be strictly enforced.* National Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships

3 Event Director Felicia Love 2600 S Loop West, Suite 565 Houston, TX youth@gulf.usatf.org ATHLETE ENTRY INFORMATION Entry Information The Junior Olympic program is a progressional series of meets consisting of Preliminary, Association, Regional and National meets. Athletes are required to enter online at the first level of competition, as advancement is based upon performance (i.e., an athlete cannot directly submit an entry form for the Regional competition; he/she must have competed and advanced at the Association meet). Athletes must meet certain eligibility requirements to compete. Qualification dates and locations for your local Association can be found by visiting Athlete Event Individual Event $8 Relays $32 Decathlon / Heptathlon $24 Triathlon / Pentathlon $20 Entry Fee Eligibility Requirements Only U.S. citizens, aliens living in the United States, and foreign exchange students are eligible to compete in these Championships. See the USATF Rules for more information and exceptions, by visiting usatf.org/about/competition-rules.aspx. The competition will be conducted in six age divisions as follows: 8 & under born 2006 and later* 14 born 2000 and born 2004 and born 1998 and born 2002 and ** born 1996 and 1997 * Per USATF Competition Rule (c), athletes must be at least seven (7) years of age on December 31 of the current year in order to compete in the Youth Athletics or Junior Olympic National Championships. **Athletes born in 1995 are also eligible if they do not turn 19 on or before 7/28/14. A competitor must compete in his/her age division only. There will be no "moving up" in any events, including relays. Competitors in the 8 & under, 10 and 12 divisions may compete in a maximum of three events, including relays. Competitors in the 14, 16, and 18 divisions may compete in a maximum of four events, including relays. Combined events are not included in the event count. All athletes must be 2014 members of USATF in good standing. USATF memberships may be purchased online by visiting usatf.org/products---services/individual-memberships.aspx, or through your local Association Office. All clubs must be 2014 USATF member organizations. All relay team members must be members of the same club, which must also be registered with the club's local USATF Association for 2014, and must wear jerseys and shorts of the same color. Qualifying from Association Championships to Regional Championships Per USATF Rule 305.1(d): "An Association is allocated, by agreement with other Associations in its Region, a certain number of athletes and relay teams from the Association level to the Regional level through the Association Championships." 2014 National Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships 3

4 Qualifying from Regional Championships to National Championships Track & field shall advance five individuals and five relay teams from each Regional Championship to the National Championship. These shall be the top five finishers in each event. The combined events shall advance the top two finishers and any others who meet a performance standard at the Regional Championship. All entry into the National Championships must be completed online -- entries cannot be accepted by any other method. No on-site entries or changes will be allowed. Combined Event Performance Standards Age Group Standard Age Group Standard 10 Boys Girls Boys Girls Boys Girls Boys Girls Men Women 4253 COMPETITION INFORMATION Packet Pick-up Coaches and unattached athletes will be able to pick up their competition numbers and related materials in the Humble High School Cafeteria located at the front of the school, Sunday, July 20 through Sunday, July 27. minute packet pick-up parking is available in the YELLOW lot (see venue map). NOTE: If your event is early in the morning, we strongly recommend that you pick up your competition number at least one day in advance of your competition. The meet management will not be held accountable for individuals missing an event due to late packet pick-up or any other reason. There will be a $5.00 charge for replacement of all lost numbers. Packet Pick-up Schedule Sunday July 20 12:00 pm-6:00 pm Monday July 21 7:00 am-7:00 pm Tuesday July 22 7:00 am-7:00 pm Wednesday July 23 7:00 am-7:00 pm Thursday July 24 7:00 am-7:00 pm Friday July 25 7:00 am-5:00 pm Saturday July 26 7:00 am-2:00 pm Sunday July 27 7:00 am-2:00 pm National Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships

5 Opening Ceremony Athletes, coaches, and officials alike are invited to participate in Opening Ceremony on Tuesday, July 22 at 7:30 pm at Turner Stadium. Athletes, teams, and regional coordinators will assemble on the southeast side of the facility (in the field events area) by 7:15 pm. Once in the field event area, athletes will assemble by region, so please locate your region s sign. Following the march a the track, athletes will be guided to their seats for the ceremony and fireworks show to follow. Photographer Unforgettable Moments will be the official meet photographer to take in-competition and awards ceremony photographs. Information on purchasing photographs will be available on-site or on the Unforgettable Moments website following the conclusion of the meet. Event Check-In Athletes must check in at this designated area 45 minutes prior to the event s scheduled starting time. All athletes will be required to remain in the designated warm-up areas after check-in. Refer to the venue map to locate this area. Warm-up Area A warm-up track, adjacent to Sterling Middle School and the Tent City area, will be available for athlete use during competition hours. Implements Meet management will provide batons for the relays and implements for the throwing events (shot, hammer, discus, javelin). Participants must use the implements provided for competition. Personal implements in the throwing events will not be allowed. Hammer Throw and Javelin The hammer and javelin throw will be conducted at the hammer cage outside Turner Stadium. Spike Length The maximum spike length allowed for running events and field events is listed below. 1/4 pyramid Christmas tree spikes are not allowed. *spikes will be available for purchase Practice Times The competition facilities will be available for evening practice for up to 60 minutes after the last contested event, between the dates of Monday, July 21 to Saturday, July 26. Start times for evening practice are contingent upon the last scheduled event of the daily competition. If the daily schedule runs longer than scheduled, coaches and parents understand that they CANNOT use the facility while competition is being held. Meet Management reserves the right to revoke practice facility privileges as they see fit. Coaches and parents are responsible for ensuring that all trash is cleaned up National Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships 5

6 Starting Heights The starting heights for the high jump and the pole vault are listed in the chart below. Incremental increases shall be 5 cm in the high jump and 15 cm in the pole vault. High Jump Age Division Metric Imperial Age Division Metric Imperial 9 10 Girls 0.95m Boys 1.00m Girls 1.20m Boys 1.20m Girls 1.30m Boys 1.45m Girls 1.40m Boys 1.60m Women 1.45m Men 1.70m 5 7 Pole Vault Age Division Metric Imperial Age Division Metric Imperial Girls 1.95m Boys 2.25m Girls 2.20m Boys 3.25m Women 2.55m Men 3.80m 12 6 Pole Vault Refer to USATF Rule 302.5(n). All competitors must provide their own vaulting poles. Participants in the Pole Vault competition will be weighed; all poles will be inspected for manufacturers pole ratings and the maximum top hand hold position as determined by the manufacturer. The competitors weights must be at or below the manufacturers pole ratings. NO EXCEPTIONS. Poles will be impounded at the time of inspection, at the warm-up area for the event. Meet management will not be responsible for any pole that is shipped to or impounded at the meet without a hard protective case. Athletes may ship vaulting poles directly to Turner Stadium. Shipments should be scheduled to arrive July 10-18, Contact Mychal Mitchell via (MMitchell@houstonsports.org) before you send shipments to: Attn: Mychal Mitchell Turner Stadium 1601 S Wilson Road Humble, TX Pole Vault Rentals USATF Junior Olympics competitors may contact Glenn Colivas, Director of Bay Area Pole Vault Academy for all pole vault rentals. Visit for contact information. Rental prices for poles are $40 per day. There are a limited number of poles available. The weigh-in and pole inspection room is located under the stands in the southeast corner of the stadium. (See venue map): Date Monday, July 21 Tuesday, July 22 Wednesday, July 23 Thursday, July 24 Friday, July 25 Saturday, July 26 Sunday, July 27 Times 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm 7:00 am - 3:00 pm 7:00 am - 3:00 pm 7:00 am - 3:00 pm 7:00 am - 3:00 pm 7:00 am - 3:00 pm 7:00 am 9:00 am National Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships

7 Protests Protests relating to matters that develop during the conduct of the competition must be made to the Protest Referee at once and not later than 30 minutes after a result has been announced. This time period will be strictly enforced. There will be a $100 cash submission fee required to file a protest. This fee will be refunded only if the protest is upheld. Only violations of the 2014 USATF Rules of Competition may be protested. Judgment calls made by meet officials cannot be protested. Protests that do not meet the above criteria will not be accepted. Please note USATF Rule when considering the use of video/photo footage for protests. Awards Presentations Earning a national medal is an amazing accomplishment! As such, USATF and the organizing committee will recognize all award recipients in a formal ceremony (up to 90 minutes after the conclusion of each event). We encourage athletes, parents and coaches to schedule their return flights to accommodate the ceremonies. Medals will not be distributed in advance of an event ceremony. Instructions for requesting a medal to be mailed will be provided onsite. Lost and Found The lost and found area will be located in the Awards Gym (see venue map). Medical Services A top notch medical team from Memorial Hermann and Event EMS will be on-site to handle medical concerns and injuries. The spectator medical area is located in the northeast corner of the stadium, home locker room. Athletes will be treated either on location or in the medical room located at the north end of the stadium. ADA Accommodations USA Track & Field has specific procedures to be followed by disabled athletes wishing to compete in able-bodied competitions against able-bodied Athletics athletes. Please note that the disabled athlete must first meet the eligibility requirements applicable to the relevant competition, including having achieved the required qualifying standard, if any. The disabled athlete is responsible for initiating the ADA Accommodation Request procedures sufficiently in advance to enable USATF to complete its review and decision-making process prior to the relevant competition. Please see the USATF Policy & Procedures for Accommodation Requests Pursuant to the American with Disabilities Act for more information at Schedule of Events (Subject to change, please visit for the most up-to-date schedule) Semi-s will be contested if 49 or more athletes/teams report to check in for the 1 st. Monday, July 21, :00am Heptathlon Hep 100m Hep High Jump Hep Shot Put Day 1 Day 1 Day 1 Day National Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships 7

8 Monday, July 21, 2014 Hep 200m Day 1 9:00am Pentathlon Pent 100m Pent Shot Put Pent High Jump Pent Long Jump Pent 800m Pent 1500m 10:00am Decathlon Day 1 Dec 100m Day 1 Dec Long Jump Day 1 Dec Shot Put Day 1 Dec High Jump Day 1 Dec 400m 11:45am 3000m RW 1:45pm 1500m RW 3:15pm 1500m RW Tuesday, July 22, :00am Decathlon Dec 100m Dec Discus Dec Pole Vault Dec Javelin Dec 1500m National Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships

9 Tuesday, July 22, :00am Heptathlon Hep Long Jump Hep Javelin Hep 800m 8:30am Pentathlon Pent 80m Pent Shot Put Pent High Jump Pent Long Jump Pent 800m 9:00am Pentathlon Pent 80m Pent Shot Put Pent High Jump Pent Long Jump Pent 1500m 9:00am 3000m RW 9:15am Heptathlon Hep Long Jump Hep Javelin Hep 800m 10:30am Decathlon Dec 100m Dec Discus Dec Pole Vault 2014 National Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships 9

10 Tuesday, July 22, 2014 Dec Javelin Dec 1500m 11:00am 3000m RW 12:30pm Triathlon Tri High Jump Tri Shot Put 19G Tri 200m Tri 400m 7:30pm Opening Ceremonies Wednesday, July 23, :00am 400m Triple Jump High Jump Shot Put Hammer 15B Mini-Javelin 9:00am 400m Pole Vault 10:00am 200m 10:15am 800m semi 10:30am Triple Jump Shot Put 10:45am 800m 11:30am Mini-Javelin National Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships

11 Wednesday, July 23, 2014 Hammer 11:45am 800m 12:00pm High Jump Pole Vault 12:45pm 800m 1:30pm Long Jump 1:45pm 200m 2:00pm Shot Put 2:45pm 200m 3:00pm Mini-Javelin Hammer 3:40pm 200m 4:00pm Long Jump 4:30pm 4x800m 5:30pm 4x800m 6:30pm 4x800m Thursday, July 24, :00am 1500m Long Jump High Jump Shot Put Mini-Javelin Hammer 8:40am 1500m 2014 National Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships 11

12 Thursday, July 24, :00am Pole Vault 9:20am 1500m 9:45am COACHES MEETING 10:00am 110m 10:30am Long Jump Shot Put 10:50am 100m 11:30am Mini-Javelin Discus 11:40am 80m 12:00pm High Jump 12:30pm 100m 1:00pm 100m 1:30pm 100m Triple Jump 2:00pm 2000m SC Shot Put 2:30pm 2000m SC 3:00pm 200m Mini-Javelin Discus 3:30pm 200m 4:00pm 4x100m Triple Jump 5:00pm 4x100m semi semi National Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships

13 Thursday, July 24, :00pm 4x100m Friday, July 25, :00am 3000m 9:00am 400m Triple Jump High Jump Javelin Discus Shot Put Pole Vault 10:00am 400m 10:30am Triple Jump 11:00am 400m 12:00pm 100m High Jump Shot Put 12:30pm 100m 1:00pm Javelin 1:15pm Discus 110m 1:30pm Long Jump 1:35pm 1:55pm 100m 80m 2:15pm 4x400m semi semi semi semi semi 2014 National Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships 13

14 Friday, July 25, :30pm 4x400m 3:45pm 800m semi 4:00pm Long Jump 5:00pm 4x400m Saturday, July 26, :00am 3000m Long Jump High Jump Javelin Discus 9:00am 3000m 10:30am Shot Put Pole Vault Long Jump 11:00am 400m 11:20am 400m 11:40am 400m 12:00pm 12:30pm 1:00pm 400m High Jump Shot Put 400m 200m semi Javelin semi Discus semi semi semi semi National Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships

15 Saturday, July 26, :30pm 200m Long Jump 2:00pm 800m 2:20pm 800m 3:00pm 800m Wheelchair girls boys 3:30pm 4x100m 800m Ambulatory girls boys 4:00pm 4x100m Long Jump 4:30pm 4x100m Sunday, July 27, :00am 400m Long Jump High Jump Javelin Discus 8:15am 400m 9:00am 1500m 10:30am 11:00am 11:45am Shot Put Pole Vault 110m Long Jump 100m 80m 12:00pm 100m 2014 National Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships 15

16 Sunday, July 27, 2014 High Jump Shot Put Javelin Discus 1:00pm 400m 1:30pm 400m 1:45pm 200m 2:00pm 1500m 2:30pm 1500m 3:30pm 4x400m 3:45pm 4x400m 4:00pm 4x400m HOUSING The hotels listed below are available at special rates for the USATF National Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships. When booking, please ask for rooms in the USATF JO Championships room block to receive these rates. of booking assistance or questions. Click for Booking Information and Rates Turner Stadium & IAH Airport Area Booking # Baymont Inn & Suites Baymont Inn & Suites - Humble Comfort Suites Courtyard Greenspoint DoubleTree by Hilton Houston IAH Fairfield Inn and Suites IAH Hampton Inn & Suites IAH Hilton - Houston North Hilton Garden Inn Houston Bush Hilton Garden Inn Houston Northwest Holiday Inn Express Holiday Inn Express IAH East Holiday Inn JFK Holiday Inn Willowbrook Hyatt North Houston National Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships

17 La Quinta Bush IAH South La Quinta Inn & Suites Kingwood Marriott - Houston North Marriott Houston Airport Park Inn Houston North Quality Suites Ramada JFK Regency Inn Sheraton North Houston Sleep Inn SpringHill Suites Springhill Suites North I Super 8 IAH TownePlace Suites IAH Downtown Area Hotels Booking # Embassy Suites Four Seasons Galleria Area Hotels Booking # Courtyard Marriott Galleria Hampton Inn Galleria Hilton Garden Galleria Hilton Houston Post Oak Hyatt House Galleria Marriott West Loop Hobby Airport Hotels Booking # Drury Inn & Suites - Houston Hobby TRAVEL George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), 23 miles north of downtown Houston, is located 6.4 miles west of Turner Stadium in Humble. William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), 7 miles south of downtown Houston, is located 28.6 miles south of Turner Stadium in Humble. George Bush Intercontinental Airport 2800 N Terminal Rd Houston, TX Fly2houston.com/IAH Airlines American Airlines Delta Airlines Frontier Spirit Airlines United Airlines US Airways Rental Car Agencies-George Bush Intercontinental Airport Advantage or Alamo or Avis Budget Dollar Enterprise National Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships 17

18 Hertz National or Thrifty or Courtesy Vans Courtesy vans are operated by the various hotels/motels in and a the airport. Use the courtesy telephones in the baggage claim area to request pick-up for most hotels/motels in the airport area. Taxis/Shuttles Taxis can be hailed through the G Transportation employees outside each terminal. Most shuttle services are available at the south side of Terminals A, B and C and at the west end of E. Check in the terminal for specific locations. SuperShuttle or SuperShuttle takes reservations and picks-up travelers at their homes or businesses and transports them to the airports and vice versa. Walk-up service is also available. Just visit the SuperShuttle booth located in the baggage claim area. William P. Hobby Airport 7800 Airport Blvd Houston, TX Fly2houston.com/hobby Airlines AirTran Airlines American Airlines Delta Airlines JetBlue Airways Southwest Airlines Rental Car Agencies-William P. Hobby Airport Alamo Avis or Budget or Dollar or Enterprise or Hertz or National or Thrifty or Courtesy Van/Shuttles Courtesy vans are operated by the various hotels / motels in and a the airport. Use the courtesy telephones in the baggage claim area to request pick-up for most hotels / motels in the airport area. Courtesy shuttles are also available for rental car companies and off-airport parking lots. SuperShuttle or SuperShuttle takes reservations and picks-up travelers at their homes or businesses and transports them to the airports and vice versa. Walk-up service is also available. Just visit the SuperShuttle booth located in the baggage claim area. Taxis Taxis are available at Curb Zone 3 outside of the baggage claim area in the lower level. Curbside Locations National Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships

19 Rental Car Shuttles - Curb Zones 1A and 1B (closest to the terminal) Taxis - Lane 1 (closest to the terminal) Off-Airport Parking Shuttles - Curb Zone an 9A Hotel/Motel Shuttles - Curb Zone 9B Cruise Ship Motor Coaches - Curb Zones 8A and 10 Metro - Curb Zone 13 Limousines - Curb Zone 12A SuperShuttle/Galveston Limousine Service/Gshuttle.com/Clear Lake Metro Bus - Curb Zone 13 Shuttle - Curb Zone Area Attractions For local attractions and upcoming events please visit: Restaurants Near Turner Stadium Asian City Restaurant US Hwy 59, Humble, TX $$ Brick House Tavern 140 FM 1960 Bypass Rd. E, Humble, TX $$ Cheddar s Casual Café 9500 FM 1960 Bypass Rd. W, Humble, TX $$ Chili s Grill & Bar Hwy 59 North, Humble, TX $$ Chipotle Mexican Grille FM 1960 Bypass Rd., Humble, TX $ Chuy s Hwy 59 North, Humble, TX $ Freebirds World Burrito 9490 FM 1960 W, Humble, TX $$ Genghis Grill 9490 FM 1960 W, Humble, TX $$ Golden Corral 9663 FM 1960 Bypass Rd. W, Humble, TX $ IHOP Restaurant Hwy 59 North, Humble, TX $$ Italiano s 217 FM 1960 Bypass Rd. E, Humble, TX $$ Jason s Deli Hwy 59 North, Humble, TX $$ Joe s Crab Shack US Hwy 59, Humble, TX $$ Logan s Roadhouse 9510 FM 1960 Bypass, Humble, TX $$ LongHorn Steakhouse Hwy 59 North, Humble, TX $$ Los Cucos Mexican Café 9441 FM 1960 W Bypass, Humble, TX $$ Olive Garden 9632 FM 1960, Humble, TX $$ Pappa s Bar-B-Q Hwy 59, Humble, TX $$ Pappa s Seafood House Hwy 59 North, Humble, TX $$ Pappasito s FM 1960 Bypass Rd. W, Humble, TX $$ Pho Nga 8950 Will Clayton Pkwy., Humble, TX $ Red Lobster Hwy 59 North, Humble, TX $$ Saltgrass Steak House Hwy 59 North, Humble, TX $$ Schlotzsky s 9813 FM 1960 Bypass Rd. W, Humble, TX $ Souper Salad Restaurant Hwy 59 North, Humble, TX $ TGI Friday s Hwy 59 North, Humble, TX $$ Zio s Italian Kitchen Hwy 59 North, Humble, TX $$ Fast Food 2014 National Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships 19

20 Burger King 3813 Atascocita Rd., Humble, TX $ Chick-fil-A US Hwy 59, Humble, TX $ Denny s Hwy 59 North, Humble, TX $ Domino s Pizza 1006 FM 1960 Bypass Rd. E, Humble, TX $ Little Caesars Pizza 8910 Will Clayton Pkwy,, Humble, TX $ McDonald s 152 St W, Humble, TX $ Papa John s Pizza 239 FM 1960 Bypass Rd. E, Humble, TX $ Popeye s 103 FM 1960 Bypass Rd. E, Humble, TX $ Sonic 1524 St E, Humble, TX $ Subway 112 St W, Humble, TX $ Taco Bell Business FM Rd. 1960A, Humble, TX $ Taco Cabana Hwy 59 North, Humble, TX $ Wendy s FM 1960 Bypass, Humble, TX $ Whataburger Hwy 59 North, Humble, TX $ MARK YOUR CALENDARS 2014 USA Youth TF Champs. June 24 June 29 Bloomington, IN Junior Olympic TF Champs. July 21 July 27 Houston, TX Junior Olympic XC Champs. December 13 Myrtle Beach, SC National Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships

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